Oilfield Electronics Technician — Troubleshooter & Tester

Lewis Energy Group, LP; Texas; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lewis Energy Group, LP is seeking an Electronics Technician to lay out, install, test, troubleshoot, and repair oilfield production electronic components and controls. You will work on computer equipment, data acquisition instrumentation, flow meters and related hydraulic fracturing equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with technical training, ability to read schematics, and a standby readiness for long and irregular hours, including remote field locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a tech certificate or 1–3 years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety guidelines, manuals and schematics.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and remote locations when needed.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation including flow meters, transducers, densitometers, PLCs.
• Ability to solder simple circuits and use test equipment.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates sensors under supervision.
• Use Data Van software for installation, configuration and data analysis.
• Maintain logs and work orders; document equipment status clearly.
• Coordinate with personnel to complete work requests and upgrades.
• Read blueprints and schematics; troubleshoot non-standard devices.
• Set up and run tests with supervisory support.
• Perform failure analysis and report findings.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting

Sensor calibration

Data Van software

Blueprint reading

PLC knowledge

Electrical testing

Basic tools

English proficiency

Formation

HS Diploma / GED with tech cert

Outils

Basic hand tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Description du poste

Overview

Summary

Lays out, rigs up, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies oilfield production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, data acquisition instrumentation, flow tubes, densitometers, pressure transducers, test equipment, and other various hydraulic fracturing machinery and controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, mathematics, electronic and electrical testing.

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Additional duties may be assigned as necessary):

  Troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates sensors at an entry to intermediate level, to include but not limited to: pressure, temperature, speed, density, viscosity, pH, level position, float, counting devices, hydraulic control, photo cells, flow rate, differential pressure, pressure switches under the direction and guidance of the Lead Electronics Technician and/or Supervisor.

  Performs use of Data Van control software to include: installation, configuration, and remote usage, pull and analyze log data files and configuration files from a Data Van or other unit. Assists other electronics personnel on equipment capabilities and usage to include Data Van software.

  Performs tracking and accountability of repair parts, ready spares and consumables. Communicates equipment status details and directions in a clear and coherent manner. Maintains daily work logs, paperwork requirements, and work orders on a timely and efficient basis.

  Coordinates with appropriate personnel in regards to completing work requests, troubleshooting and upgrading equipment. Coordinates with other technicians and Lead personnel regarding equipment status, emergency repairs and best practices of equipment usage.

  Displays knowledge of circuits, systems and components utilized on the fracturing equipment. Analyzes and modifies standard circuitry to improve its performance.

  Performs maintenance of computer systems including software and hardware updates. Completes preventive maintenance and visual inspections using authorized procedures, preventive maintenance forms, and reporting media.

  Reads, comprehends, and interprets blueprints/drawings, schematics, and procedures and relates them to the facility/equipment and have the ability to troubleshoot non-standard electronic devices or devices for which documentation is incomplete or not available.

  Sets up and runs tests with occasional supervisory and/or engineering support.

  Performs failure analysis and communicates findings effectively using standalone reports and/or other software.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, operational and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to speak effectively, present information and respond to questions from supervisors, managers, and clients.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to use mathematical formulas to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Familiar with Microsoft Programs, Database management, basic communications and networking protocols. Web and Cloud services knowledge a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Other Skills and Abilities

Professional, clear verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work flexible schedule, including long and/or irregular hours.

Ability to work in remote locations.

Ability to read equipment prints and schematics to perform effective troubleshooting.

Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and meet strict deadlines.

Ability to read and write minimal English for safety reasons.

Must own a set of basic tools.

Bilingual is a plus.

Other Qualifications

Basic knowledge and at least one year of experience in maintenance and repair of instrumentation including but not limited to: flow meters, transducers, densitometers, PLCs and other measurement controls.

Knowledge of a wide variety of electronic test equipment and various mechanical hand tools.

Knowledge and ability to solder simple circuits, connectors, and wiring.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation exposure and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.